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water study and transportation study had never been undertaken. He stated he was concerned that the clothing was not clean from nuclear waste even after washing. He urged the City to have studies done to protect its citizens. He stated he felt the laundry is being expanded to increase its profits. Mr. Post requested Council to review its ordinance relative to land use and the effects of a nuclear laundry in the downtown area. Mr. Frank C. Brandes, Jr., 6889 Corte Sonada, stated that Council, last year, made it necessary for any nuclear use to have a conditional use permit. He stated he felt this issue is very complex and that there is legitimate concern on the part of residents in the area relative to potential risk of radiation problems. He re- quested Council to consider some type of formal policy to eliminate any radioactivity risks and also to consider if the present location of the Interstate Laundry is an appropriate site for a nuclear activity. Ms. Denise Jones, 1293 Vintner Way, stated that as a citizen of Pleasanton she felt cheated in not knowing there was a nuclear laundry on Ray Street. She stated there were no signs to indicate this facility and she thought there should be. Ms. Jones stated she concurred with the testimony of Ms. Taylor, presented earlier in the public hearing. Mr. Andrew McGall, 104 Abbie Street, stated he opposed the application. He ad- vised he had been told there is no hazard involved but that this is not absolutely true, and that it also involved a matter of moral judgement. He stated this is a residential area and any additional radiation factor should be considered. He stated he felt the laundry was not inspected as much as it should be. Mr. McGall stated that Council has no control over expansion of the laundry's business. He stated that in the past the Council has taken a stand against nuclear waste but that this nuclear laundry began business approximately 20 years ago before the regulations were in effect. He advised that the long term effects are unknown, and that any radiation exposure is damaging. Mr. McGall stated he felt the application for expansion of the laundry should be denied, and that the laundry should be required to move to a less populated area. Ms. Elaine Koopman, owner of business on Ray Street, stated she felt the nuclear laundry does not belong in the middle of Pleasanton, and that she is definitely against any expansion. Mr. Ronald Granato, 4156 Cid Way, stated the application is for a large expansion and he felt this would increase business. He advised he was against this business in the City of Pleasanton. Ms. Carolyn Miller, 2146 Corte Elena, stated she was concerned about contamina- tion of the Arroyo. She stated she felt the Council had an obligation to children in Pleasanton for a healthy life. A Pleasanton resident who did not identify himself, stated there is possible danger to unborn children, and he felt the laundry should not be in a heavily popu- lated area because there is not enough information regarding the effects of radia- tion. Ms. Taylor stated the laundry management had advised her they would not be hiring any more people, but they now have ads for positions available at this time. Mr. Connolly advised that personnel is hired as work load demands needed to be met or for replacement of persons resigning. Ms. Taylor asked if all employees received a copy of the NRC guide. Mr. Connolly advised that the NRC guide is required by the Regulatory Agency to be presented to all employees, and that it is common administrative practice. 5. 12/9/80